Paste or type your text and this free word counter shows the word count, characters with and without spaces, paragraphs and estimated reading time instantly. Nothing is uploaded; it all runs in your browser.
How to use the Live Word & Character Counter
- Paste your article, essay or meta text into the box.
- Read the live counts for words, characters and characters without spaces.
- Check the reading time and paragraph count before you publish.
Why it helps your SEO
- Blog posts: most in-depth guides that rank well are 1,200 words or more, so check you have covered the topic fully.
- Meta titles and descriptions: keep titles near 50-60 characters and descriptions near 150-160 characters.
- Social posts and ads: stay inside platform character limits.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text saved anywhere?
No. The counter works in your browser and does not upload or store your text.
How is reading time calculated?
It divides the word count by an average adult reading speed of about 200-250 words per minute.
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